Gallipoli Tours from Istanbul

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In 1915 Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops stormed a quiet Aegean beach to battle Turkish soldiers on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Today, memorials and cemeteries mark the fight and honor those who lost their lives. Here’s how to explore World War I history on Gallipoli tours from Istanbul.

Full-Day Tours

On a full-day tour from Istanbul to Gallipoli, take in key sites of interest including ANZAC Cove, the Ari Burnu cemetery, the Nek, and the battle sites of Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine. Explore Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula, see the scars left from WWI, and perhaps pay tribute to the ANZAC and Turkish troops who laid down their lives in battle. Along the way, gain insight into the history behind the Battle of Gallipoli—otherwise known as the Battle of Canakkale.

Alternatively, there are full-day tours from Istanbul that take in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Troy—a city once almost forgotten in the sands of time. It was here, in the 12th-century days of classical antiquity, that the Trojans and the Greeks clashed in the Trojan War.

Multi-Day Tours

It’s about a 4-hour drive from Istanbul to Gallipoli, so Gallipoli day trips can make for long excursions. If you have more time at your disposal, multi-day tours offer more time on the Gallipoli Peninsula and take in other historic locales such as Ankara, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Pergamon, and Troy. Explore the infamous battlegrounds where Turkish troops stood off against the ANZAC, and admire the memorials at Brighton Beach and Chunuk Bair.

Things to Know

The drive from Istanbul to Gallipoli, about 165 miles (266 kilometers), takes a little under four hours.

Full-day tours from Istanbul to Gallipoli last between 14 and 18 hours. Multi-day tours range from two to seven days.

Full-day tours usually include a guide, hotel or port pickup and drop-off, transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees, and lunch.

Multi-day tours typically include the same as day tours, plus accommodation in 4- or 5-star hotels and meals as per each tour’s itinerary.

Experience somber battlefields and historic World War I memorial sites during this guided day trip to Gallipoli from Istanbul. With an expert guide, visit heartbreaking sites on the Gallipoli peninsula where Australian, New Zealand and Turkish soldiers lost their lives during a merciless WWI campaign. Hear rare stories about the fallen troops at famous sites including Lone Pine, ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu Cemetery and the Nek.

Explore the historical attractions in Turkey during this 7-day Turkey tour that begins and ends in Istanbul. You will traverse Istanbul with an expert guide aboard a comfortable air-conditioned coach to visit the poignant battlegrounds of Gallipoli, the mesmerizing Roman-Greco remnants of Ephesus, and the other-worldly geology in Cappadocia. Along the way stop at Pamukkale to marvel at the cream colored rock plateaus, take a dip in the hot Hierapolis natural springs and discover the history of Troy. Enjoy the peace of mind of six nights accommodation and daily breakfast and dinner meals, all included and planned for your convenience.

Experience Turkey’s wonders during this amazing 8-day best of Turkey tour from Istanbul. This tour starts in Istanbul with visits to cultural highlights like the Blue Mosque. You will then take day excursions and discover the fascinating history at Ephesus, Troy, Gallipoli and Hierapolis. Gaze over the fairytale-like geologic formations at Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the Ottoman Empire’s first ever capital city, Bursa. Ease up on planning and spend more time enjoying Turkey’s best attractions with airport transfers and seven 4-star hotel accommodations all included.

Rewind history and delve into the famous battles at Troy and Gallipoli during this 2-day small-group guided tour from Istanbul. Journey to Gallipoli and step on the famous battlegrounds where Turkish troops and the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) fought to a fatal standoff during World War I. That evening, enjoy staying at a luxurious overnight hotel in Çanakkale. On day 2, you will travel to historic Troy to see where the Trojan War and storied wooden Trojan horse was used to infiltrate Troy’s defenses. With plenty of attention from your guide, round-trip transfer from Istanbul and three meals included this experience can’t be beat. Since this small-group tour is limited to 14 people, enjoy personal attention from your guide.

Go back in time and discover two of Turkey’s most memorable sites during this 2-day guided tour of Gallipoli and Troy from Istanbul. Spend this first day journeying to Gallipoli and learning about the historic events that occurred at this World War I battle site. During a walking tour, see quaint memorials at Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine, Anzac Cove, and Brighton Beach and enjoy time on your own to explore more of the April 25, 1915 aftermath. After a 3-star overnight accommodation in Çanakkale, head to Troy and tour this ancient city’s archaeology with your guide. Hear stories of the Trojan War and see the famous Trojan Horse.

Discover the ancient history of Troy on a full-day sightseeing tour from Istanbul. Travel by comfortable coach through the European side of Turkey to Gallipoli. Cross the Dardanelles Strait by ferry to reach Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guide shows you highlights including a replica of the Trojan Horse, ancient ruins from nine different epochs, the Roman Temple (Bouleuterion) and more. Includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover western Anatolia’s main highlights on a 5-day adventure from Istanbul. The tour focuses on a number of ancient Greek and Roman ruins, as well as more modern monuments from World War I. Visit key landmarks, like the ANZAC Commemoration Site, the ruins of Troy, the Byzantium Gate, the Temple of Hadrian, and more. The tour is inclusive of lodging, some meals, transportation and a flight from Izmir to Istanbul.

Walk the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli and discover the mysteries of ancient Troy on this 2-day small-group tour from Istanbul, including overnight accommodation. Visit key sites like Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove and the Johnston's Jolly trenches, and pay your respects at the ANZAC and Turkish memorials and cemeteries. After an overnight in Canakkale, head to the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Troy and learn the truth about Helen of Troy and the infamous Trojan Horse.

Combine two of Turkey’s most visited historic sites on this 2-day tour to the Gallipoli Battlefields and the ancient city of Troy, including overnight accommodation. Walk the notorious WWI battlefields of Gallipoli, including Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove and the Johnston's Jolly trenches, then discover the legends of UNESCO-listed Troy as you see the Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars and the Houses of Troy I.

Traverse Turkey’s remarkable Aegean coast on this 5-day tour departing from Istanbul. Soak in the Hierapolis hot springs and marvel at the water pooling in the limestone at Pamukkale. See historic cities, ancient ruins, and the battlefields of Gallipoli, all with your expert guide. Visit Troy, an UNESCO World Heritage-listed city and see such notable sites as Pergamum and Ephesus. Explore the shops in Kusadasi, where you’ll find such handmade treasures as quality leather goods. Perhaps best of all, you will sleep in well-appointed 4- to 5-star hotels that include daily meals. And with all the comfortable transportation being provided, you won’t have to worry about a thing.

Discover the very best of Turkey on a six-day sightseeing tour from Istanbul. In addition to an action-packed itinerary, every detail has been arranged for you. Six nights accommodation, most meals, domestic flights, and entrance to all attractions are included in your tour. Experience Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and more with a private guide. In between sightseeing, you’ll enjoy comfortable air-conditioned transportation with the rest of your small group.

Visit Turkey’s most impressive cities on an all-inclusive 10-day tour. Careful organization ensures that you’ll experience the best parts of Turkey without wasting a moment. After a visit to Istanbul hop a plane for Cappadocia. Continue onwards to Ephesus, Konya, and beyond with your guide. This is a fuss-free tour with nine nights of included accommodation. You’ll also enjoy nine organized breakfasts and four dinners.

Hit all the highlights of Turkey—without the fuss of planning your own trip—during this multi-day whirlwind tour through the country’s top attractions. Travel comfortably between locations in a climate-controlled bus, and enjoy front-door transfers every step of the way. Tours include plenty of leisure time, so you can explore standout sights like Troy, Ephesus, and Cappadocia at your own pace.

Immerse yourself in Turkey’s fascinating history on a seven-day tour from Istanbul that explores the country’s most remarkable places. You’ll discover the underground cities of Cappadocia, trace the Silk Road to a Roman spa, see the Ancient City of Ephesus, then walk the battlefields of Troy and Gallipoli, with an expert guide to bring each destination to life. This seven-day tour includes accommodations, meals per itinerary, entrance fees, and all transport, and it’s limited to a small group of 15 for a more personal experience.

See the very best of Turkey on a 7-night tour that explores ancient history, culture, and natural wonders from Istanbul to Ephesus and Cappadocia. Travel by air from Istanbul to Izmir to make the most of your time, then enjoy guided tours in each destination, whether you're strolling through the Roman ruins or soaking in travertine pools. This 7-night tour of Turkey includes accommodations, meals, entrance fees, and all activities, with pickup and drop-off from the airport in Istanbul.

Explore western Turkey on an 8-day tour from Istanbul. Visit the capital’s key sights like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia then head towards Gallipoli to see the World War I battlefields. Discover ancient Greek and Roman ruins in Troy, Pergamon, and Ephesus before heading to Pamukkale to relax in the warm calcium pools. End the tour in the Mediterranean city of Antalya before boarding a flight back to Istanbul.

Though centuries separate them, The Dardanelles Strait south of Istanbul has been the site of two of the most significant battles in human history - the Battle of Troy in classical times and the bloody, tragic Gallipoli campaign in World War I. On this two-day tour, visit important sites in both battles without having to plan an itinerary or find your way around the Dardanelles mountainside. When you’re not exploring the Dardanelles, take in the nearby town of Eceabat.

Enjoy an itinerary crammed with historic sites and UNESCO-listed wonders on this 3-day tour from Istanbul to Kusadasi, including accommodation. Walk the notorious battlefields of WWI at Gallipoli, then uncover the legend of ancient Troy and stand for a photo before the reconstructed Trojan horse. Imagine the former glory of Ephesus as you explore the ruins of the Celsus Library and Great Theater, and learn about ancient medicine at the fascinating Pergamum Asclepion.

Private transportation from your Istanbul hotel takes you and other group members to Eceabat. There’s no need to fuss over planning, as the comprehensive tour includes four meals, all entry fees, and overnight accommodation. All you need to do is relax and enjoy the adventure, with stops at the Dardanelles, ANZAC Battlefields, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Troy, before returning to Istanbul.

Discover the best of Turkey on this one-week comprehensive tour. Visit the beautiful Gallipoli peninsula, see where the Trojans suffered their defeat at Troy, explore ancient libraries and ruins in Ephesus, swim in the mineral pools of Pamukkale, and soar over the Cappadocia in a hot air balloon. Immerse yourself in Turkish culture and admire the beautiful scenery of the country before heading back to the bustling city of Istanbul.

Explore the wonders of Turkey on this 5-day tour to Istanbul, Gallipoli and Troy. See Istanbul’s highlights like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Tour the historic battlefields of Gallipoli and visit Troy, an UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. Learn about the rich history of this fabulous country from expert guides, all while enjoying the hassle-free perks of a professionally planned trip. This trip includes a round-trip transfer from Istanbul Airport or your local hotel plus four nights of 4-star accommodation in Istanbul and Çanakkale. This tour is limited to 14 people to ensure a high-quality intimate experience.

See the best of Turkey on a 9-day guided tour with domestic flights. Explore the layers of history in Istanbul and see sights including the Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Travel to Gallipoli in an air-conditioned coach and visit the battlefields. Take a guided tour of Troy and the acropolis at Pergamon. Learn about history at Ephesus and snap photos of the white travertine pools in Pamukkale. Fly to to Cappadocia and stay in a cave hotel. Take time to explore the region, including Pasabag, Uchisar, and the Goreme Open Air Museum. Enjoy local meals throughout the trip.

Mention Turkey and visions of sultans and harems, amazing mosques, belly-dancers, ancient ruins, Gallipoli and the ANZAC campaign, stunning coasts and the breathtaking natural landscape spring to mind, and this is exactly what this tour has.